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SAFE PLAY Act

USA117th CongressS-4056| Senate 
| Updated: 4/7/2022
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Supporting Athletes, Families and Educators to Protect the Lives of Athletic Youth Act or the SAFE PLAY Act This bill directs several agencies to undertake specified activities and expand surveillance related to cardiac conditions, concussions, and heat-related illnesses among young athletes. The bill also establishes requirements for schools with respect to concussions and excessive heat. Specifically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must (1) develop information for schools, childcare centers, and others on high-risk cardiac conditions in children, adolescents, and young adults; and (2) incorporate questions about cardiac conditions in an existing school-based health survey. In addition, the CDC must develop guidelines for emergency action plans for youth athletics programs, and the Food and Drug Administration may issue guidelines related to youth consumption of energy drinks. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award matching grants to local educational agencies for automated external defibrillator and cardiopulmonary resuscitation trainings. The Department of Education, in consultation with HHS and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, must develop public education materials focused on the health risks of exposure to extreme heat and humidity, and public schools must develop action plans for athletic activities during periods of excessive heat or humidity. The bill establishes minimum requirements for elementary and secondary schools related to concussions, including but not limited to (1) implementing a standard plan for concussion safety and management, and (2) ensuring students returning to academics after a concussion receive certain services and supports.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3347
SAFE PLAY Act
Apr 7, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Apr 7, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 8, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7478
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3347
    SAFE PLAY Act


  • April 7, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 7, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • April 8, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7478
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5216: Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act
  • HR 117-7478: SAFE PLAY Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAthletesAtmospheric science and weatherCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careFirst responders and emergency personnelFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedical researchNeurological disordersNutrition and dietResearch administration and fundingSchool administrationSchool athleticsSpecial educationState and local government operationsTeaching, teachers, curricula

SAFE PLAY Act

USA117th CongressS-4056| Senate 
| Updated: 4/7/2022
Supporting Athletes, Families and Educators to Protect the Lives of Athletic Youth Act or the SAFE PLAY Act This bill directs several agencies to undertake specified activities and expand surveillance related to cardiac conditions, concussions, and heat-related illnesses among young athletes. The bill also establishes requirements for schools with respect to concussions and excessive heat. Specifically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must (1) develop information for schools, childcare centers, and others on high-risk cardiac conditions in children, adolescents, and young adults; and (2) incorporate questions about cardiac conditions in an existing school-based health survey. In addition, the CDC must develop guidelines for emergency action plans for youth athletics programs, and the Food and Drug Administration may issue guidelines related to youth consumption of energy drinks. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award matching grants to local educational agencies for automated external defibrillator and cardiopulmonary resuscitation trainings. The Department of Education, in consultation with HHS and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, must develop public education materials focused on the health risks of exposure to extreme heat and humidity, and public schools must develop action plans for athletic activities during periods of excessive heat or humidity. The bill establishes minimum requirements for elementary and secondary schools related to concussions, including but not limited to (1) implementing a standard plan for concussion safety and management, and (2) ensuring students returning to academics after a concussion receive certain services and supports.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3347
SAFE PLAY Act
Apr 7, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Apr 7, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 8, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7478
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3347
    SAFE PLAY Act


  • April 7, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 7, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • April 8, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7478
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5216: Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act
  • HR 117-7478: SAFE PLAY Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAthletesAtmospheric science and weatherCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careFirst responders and emergency personnelFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedical researchNeurological disordersNutrition and dietResearch administration and fundingSchool administrationSchool athleticsSpecial educationState and local government operationsTeaching, teachers, curricula